Workforce and Policy Advisor

Careers at Council; Colac; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Gender equality initiatives

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive Workforce and Policy Advisor to join our People and Culture team. You will lead development and implementation of workforce initiatives, policies and governance frameworks to support a thriving, future-focused workforce.

You will work with leaders across the organisation to deliver the Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan and reporting obligations while ensuring employment documentation remains compliant and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning and policy development.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and employment policy documents.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and review of the Workforce Plan.
• Analyse workforce data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Develop and maintain People and Culture policies and governance.
• Coordinate gender equality initiatives and reporting obligations.
• Maintain employment contracts and workforce documentation.

Skills

Workforce planning

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR / Public Admin / OD / Business

Job description

Workforce and Policy Advisor

Permanent Full-Time | Band 6
Colac Otway Shire Council
Help shape the future workforce of our organisation

Are you passionate about workforce planning, policy development and creating meaningful organisational change?

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Workforce and Policy Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This exciting role will lead the development and implementation of workforce initiatives, people policies and governance frameworks that support a thriving, inclusive and future-focused workforce.

Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll play a key role in delivering Council's Workforce Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan, workforce reporting and strategic people initiatives while ensuring our policies and employment documentation remain contemporary, compliant and fit for purpose.

What you'll be doing

As our Workforce and Policy Advisor, you will:

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of Council's Workforce Plan.
• Analyse workforce data, trends and risks to support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop, review and maintain People and Culture policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate and support delivery of Council's Gender Equality Action Plan and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain employment contracts, position descriptions and workforce documentation.
• Manage and enhance People and Culture content on Council's intranet.
• Contribute to workforce reporting, organisational development initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a strategic thinker with strong policy, governance and workforce planning capabilities who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders and driving improvement.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Business, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, workforce analysis and strategic workforce initiatives.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and workforce compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, policy documents and briefings for executive-level audiences.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum plus superannuation
• The opportunity to lead and influence Council's workforce planning, policy development and strategic people initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive People and Culture team environment where your expertise contributes to organisational success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development across workforce strategy, governance, policy and organisational development.
• The chance to shape workforce capability, gender equality initiatives and long-term organisational sustainability.
• A flexible and progressive workplace culture guided by Council's values of respect, integrity, inclusion and accountability.
• Meaningful work that supports our people, strengthens organisational capability and delivers positive outcomes for the Colac Otway community.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.